21 of the biggest 'Bachelor' and 'Bachelorette' controversies of all time

Lauren SchumackerNov 25, 2020, 23:55 IST

"The Bachelor" isn't just about drama-free love.ABC

Both "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" have many devoted fans.
The shows also have their fair share of controversies.
From the worst "Bachelor" star of all time to cast members with terrible pasts, these "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" controversies surpass all others.

"The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" have been reality TV staples for a long time now. And though the "Bachelor" franchise has many fans, it also has quite a few controversies.

In fact, there have been so many scandalous situations that it might be hard to remember all of the things that happened before the more recent seasons of the shows.

Read on to see the moments on "The Bachelor" and its franchise shows that caused the most controversy.

Lincoln Adim's troubling history came out during the airing of Becca Kufrin's season.

Lincoln Adim was convicted of indecent assault and battery. ABC

Jason Mesnick broke up with Melissa Rycroft and proposed to runner-up Molly Malaney.

Molly Malaney and Jason Mesnick are still married. Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Arie Luyendyk Jr. broke up with Becca Kufrin and proposed to Lauren Burnham.

Becca Kufrin and Arie Luyendyk Jr. were engaged after the show. ABC/Paul Hebert

Garrett Yrigoyen accepted Kufrin's final rose, but then had to explain himself for social-media comments.

Garrett Yrigoyen apologized on "After the Final Rose." ABC

Jesse Palmer said the wrong name during a rose ceremony.

Jesse Palmer had to pull Chris Harrison aside to correct his mistake. ABC

Lee Garrett posted racist, sexist, Islamaphobic, and homophobic comments on social media.

Lee Garrett had previously been a fan-favorite. ABC

Leo Dottavio was accused of sexual misconduct.

Leo Dottavio had many people in the Bachelor Nation speak out against him. ABC/Craig Sjodin

On season 11 of "The Bachelorette," men chose between Britt Nilsson and Kaitlyn Bristowe to be the star of the season moving forward on the first night.

The pair didn't know who was going to be the "Bachelorette" star until the night of. ABC

The "Bachelor in Paradise" sexual misconduct allegations reportedly changed the rules of the show forever.

Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson. Paul Hebert/ABC

Brad Womack returned as the "Bachelor" star for a second time.

Brad Womack had two chances on the show. ABC

Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi had a post-breakup interview on ABC with Harrison.

Vienna Girardi and Jake Pavelka had a very public relationship and split. ABC

Womack reportedly broke up with Maynard by CC'ing her on an email.

Brad Womack reportedly broke up with her via email. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Byron Velvick and Mary Delgado had a dramatic post-show relationship.

Byron Velvick and Mary Delgado were on an early season of the show. ABC/Craig Sjodin

Rozlyn Papa was sent home for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a producer.

Rozlyn Papa continued to deny the allegations. ABC

Juan Pablo Galavis' entire season was filled with problematic moments.

Juan Pablo Galavis and Nikki Ferrell didn't last. Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational

Bentley Williams, who was on Ashley Herbert's season of "The Bachelorette," was not interested in Herbert and made that known throughout filming.

It seemed like Bentley Williams didn't want to be there. ABC

Bristowe and Shawn Booth spoiled their season of "The Bachelorette" by Snapchatting a photo together.

Shawn Booth and Kaitlyn Bristowe spoiled the season. ABC

Nick Viall competed for love four times and they all were unsuccessful.

Jen Saviano and Nick Viall on "Bachelor in Paradise." ABC/Rick Rowell

Chad Johnson was kicked out of "Bachelor in Paradise" by Chris Harrison.

Chad Johnson on the first night of "Bachelor in Paradise." ABC

Kufrin started falling for Colton Underwood, only to discover that he had dated her friend.

Colton Underwood and Tia Booth did end up dating for a bit on "Paradise." ABC

Clare Crawley decided she didn't need an entire season to find her match.

Dale Moss and Clare Crawley had only known each other for a few weeks before getting engaged. ABC

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